| | | | Chidambaram to face trial over his win in 2009 LS polls
Chidambaram's bid to avert trial in a petition challenging validity of his win in 2009 Lok Sabha elections failed on Thursday, with the Madras HC quashing his petition. Minister demands access to plan panel toilet, Ahluwalia says 'you are in queue'
The issue of Rs 35 lakh toilet came before start of Cabinet meeting on Thursday as many ministers showed their keenness to have access to the swanky toilets. Patience with Pakistan 'reaching limits', says US defence secy Leon Panetta
US defense secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday pressured Pakistan to do more to root out the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani terrorist network from its territory. | | | | | Rent-a-bike operators under police radar in Goa
The police have already urged the rent-a-bike operators to exercise utmost caution while renting out their bikes to tourists and unknown persons. Will defend our honour: Talwars
"We will defend our honour and that of our only child, Aarushi, vigorously in court and we will not rest till all our innocence is proved, the Talwars said. | | | | | SBI cuts fixed deposit rates by 0.25%
Ahead of RBI's mid-quarter review of the monetary policy later this month, SBI on Thursday slashed fixed deposit rates by 0.25 per cent across select maturities. Sensex hits 1-month high; auto makers gain
The BSE sensex rose on Thursday to its highest close since May 7, as improving global risk environment continued to spark a broad rally. | | | | | Legalise sports betting, say experts
Top speakers at a conference on regulating sports betting in the country backed the idea, saying it would keep criminals at bay and yield revenue to government coffers. Saina Nehwal reaches Thailand Open quarterfinals
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal notched up a straight-game victory over Chinese Li Han to advance to the quarterfinals of Thailand Grand Prix Gold in Bangkok. | | | | | Sonakshi Sinha's absence irks Bihar
With two back-to-back blockbusters under her belt Sonakshi Sinha has much reason to be proud. And so, feels Bihar, do Biharis. Jolie worried Clooney may ruin wedding with pranks
Angelina Jolie, who is engaged to tie the knot to longtime partner Brad Pitt, has warned George Clooney not to play any practical jokes at her wedding. | | | | | Apple iPhone marketshare to fall marginally: IDC
The worldwide mobile phone market is expected to grow this year at its slowest pace since 2009, hurt by sluggish economic conditions, a survey showed Wednesday. Hackers target MTNL, call protests in 6 cities
The virtual gheraoing of official websites went up a notch on Wednesday, with online hackers. | | | | | |
